Sunderland manager David Moyes says any new signings will struggle to make a significant impact on his team's fortunes after admitting his transfer budget is "limited with a big L".
The Black Cats currently sit second from bottom in the Premier League.
"I'd be kidding if I said the players we're going to bring will massively make a big difference," said Moyes, 53.
"We probably couldn't get that level of player and probably wouldn't have the finances."
He added: "To suggest the players we bring in would be making a big difference, I think, wouldn't be correct.